By Nanda Sturm | Associate Director of Corporate Development
Intensive Community-Based Treatment serves children ages 3 to 17 who are at risk of being unable to stay in their home or in school due to a mental health condition. We start by identifying a team for the child and family that may include professionals involved in the child's life and people in their own social circle who are willing to help. We look for ways the family can build connections within the community to develop long-term stability. The services include home-based individual and family therapy, skills training and a 24-hour helpline.
We also look for ways the family can draw strength from their community, whether it’s a neighbor with children around the same age or a volunteer activity that the family could accomplish together.
Our team is there to build a plan for the success of the child and family. We measure success when the family and community have everything in place to understand and meet the child’s needs.
Follow the link below to watch a wonderful story about Sandra Cisneros and her experience with Albertina Kerr's Community Based Services.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I4nPtXtXD8&feature=youtu.be
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